Browse by Topic - Environmental

This title contains 25 invited chapters that present the most current thinking on the environmental mechanisms contributing to global climate change and explore scientifically grounded steps to reduce the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

This report contains 16 papers exploring the development of storm surge barriers to protect inner New York City and nearby New Jersey from the effects of a future deluge.

This book contains 10 case studies suitable for classroom use to demonstrate engineers' use of widely available modeling software in evaluating complex environmental and water resources systems.

This collection contains 326 papers on environmental and water resources engineering presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2013: Showcasing the Future, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 19-23, 2013.

MOP 71 considers worldwide salinity and trace element management in irrigated agriculture and water supplies.

This volume examines the application of chelating agents for the treatment of soil contaminated with metals with a focus on soil washing, soil flushing, phytoremediation, and electrokinetic remediation.

This report reviews the state-of-the-practice for managing the concentrate streams resulting from desalination processes.

MOP 87 promotes the protection of urban water resources by controlling stormwater runoff, with an emphasis on combining traditional stormwater controls with green infrastructure.

Membrane Technology and Environmental Applications presents the fundamentals, applications, and recent advances of membrane technology, including state-of-the-art reviews of current research, critical analysis of new processes and materials, and avenues for further study.

CDRM 6 analyzes the challenges posed by rising sea levels and climate change. Using a risk analysis and management framework, this report focuses on various aspects of sea level rise, including associated risks and socioeconomic impacts.